January 10, 2019 is the 15th anniversary of Rachel Cooke’s disappearance. In 2003, at home on Christmas break from college, Rachel (then 19) went out for a run and has not been seen since. Her parents’ search received state- and nationwide attention, including being featured

On Tuesday, October 16, Georgetown Eagle Scout Candidate Lucas Friggler was joined by Judge Bill Gravell, Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, Sheriff Robert Chody, and other volunteers to help renovate the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center.
Friggler and other Boy Scouts have organized the renovation

Republican candidate for County Judge Bill Gravell took a break from the campaign for a ride-out with Sheriff Robert Chody to gain a better understanding—from the ground—of what law enforcement officers do and need on a day-to-day basis.
“I want our deputies and Law Enforcement personnel

Candidate for County Judge Bill Gravell announced this week that while he does plan to ensure Williamson County does not become a sanctuary county, he is unequivocally opposed to separating children from their families. "Caging children is an absolute wrong," Judge Gravell says, "But we

Emergency Telecom Awareness
The week of April 9 was Telecommunications Awareness Week. Williamson County Commissioners recognized and celebrated many superlative employees for their service and heroics of the past year at a standing-room-only ceremony April 10.
EMS Director Scott Parker highlighted the day to day skills of all employees,

by Congressman John Carter
Both in Congress and around Texas’ 31st Congressional District, I’m known as “Judge” from my 20 years as the Williamson County District Judge.
From my time on the bench to my time in Congress, I’ve had decades of experience working with our law

[caption id="attachment_3202" align="alignleft" width="594"] Sheriff Robert Chody, Julia Gonzalez, Julie Sharifian[/caption]
Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties celebrated March for Meals with a Champions event at the Madella Hilliard Center in Georgetown. Elected and community leaders were invited to champion the need for seniors

From the Williamson County Public Information Office, according to Williamson County Justice of the Peace Dain Johnson, Pct. 1, “The cause of death for Mark Anthony Conditt is multiple penetrating shrapnel injuries, and at this point, the death is ruled as suicide. The final autopsy

With early voting for the 2018 Primaries underway and nominations/elections just days away, the publishers and staff wish to address our Texas and County leadership.
There is no question Texas is unique in the Union for its history and personality. Williamson County, in particular, is a